MAGE ABUME PUNCAK // MEDIATNI-POLRI.COM / One of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA, the Task Forces of the Raider Infantry Battalion 323/Buaya Putih Kostrad
is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in the Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
On Friday, 18 October 2024, the 323 Task Forces, especially Pintu Jawa Post led by First Lieutenant Caroko, demonstrated social concern by providing free lunch to residents of Gelegi Village, Mageabume District.
In his emphasis on the Soldiers, the Commander of the 323 Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Tri Wiratno, conveyed the importance of the Task Forces’ attention to the basic necessities of the community around the Post.
Therefore, since its assignment in Papua, the Pintu Jawa Post has tried to utilize its assignment time by simultaneously conducting Territorial activities aimed at helping the people in the surrounding area.
On Friday afternoon, the TNI Soldiers distributed free lunch to Gelegi residents who were having break time at the yard of Stasi Santa Sisilia Church. While carrying out the task, the 323 Soldiers conducted Social Communication with the residents.
During the interaction, the Soldiers offered them lunch, considering it was mealtime. Responding to the offer, the residents smiled and joyfully accepted the lunch.
After the activity, one of the Papuan mothers, Aksamina Waker (45), said, “Thank you, Commander 323, we are full. God bless you.”
Upon receiving the activity report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, commended the 323 Task Forces’ initiative to provide free food to residents of Gelegi Village.
His words: “The 323 Task Forces’ initiative is a testament to TNI’s commitment to provide the community’s basic need to support the acceleration of development in the Papua region.”
This recognition from the highest authority in HABEMA is not just a commendation but a testament to the significant role of the military in community development. It instills profound hope and optimism about their potential to shape the region’s future positively.
It makes the Task Forces and the community feel recognized, valued, and respected for their efforts. It gives everyone a sense of hope and optimism about the region’s future development.
Source : Dansatgas Media HABEMA, Kolonel Arh Yogi Nugroho
